SY 2026-2027 Middle School Instructional Coach (Math)
About The Position
At its core, instructional coaching involves two people: the classroom teacher and the coach. An Instructional Coach works one-on-one and in small groups with teachers, providing guidance, training, and other resources as needed. They focus on research-based strategies for engaging students and improving their learning. An Instructional Coach is responsible for providing and/or arranging professional development activities for all teachers in a school or district. They are experienced, highly accomplished, and well-respected educators who must have credibility with teachers and administrators. This role requires an ability to juggle several roles, and the skills needed to oversee a wider professional development effort within the school.
Requirements
- 4+ Years of teaching experience at Level 4-5 with demonstrated competency of gap closure
- Ability to manage several projects and meet deadlines
- Experience presenting and working with adult teachers
- Knowledge of adult learning theory
- Ability and desire to motivate adult learners to improve professional practices
- Initiative to develop systems and structures to improve teacher practices within your school
- Strong content knowledge and teaching pedagogy
- Working knowledge, understanding, and belief in the GLOE & Curriculum Frameworks, Common Core
- State Standards and ACT College Readiness Standards
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrates knowledge of iMAC and Google Drive Software, Digital Content, SchoolNet & Schoology
Nice To Haves
- Math background
Responsibilities
- Facilitate teacher’s understanding and implementation of the Common Core State Standards, ACT College Readiness Standards by developing and executing school-wide PLCs
- Facilitate the implementation of GCS GLOE and Curriculum Frameworks through training and observational feedback
- Create learning plans for teams of teachers aligned to school academic goals
- Support teachers’ AMO and personal goals by using coaching strategies that gradually release responsibility for implementing instructional practices to the teacher (ex. co-planning, modeling, co-teaching, side-by-side coaching, and observing)
- Consistently analyze teacher practice through ongoing classroom observations, data analysis, and examination of student work
- Provide clear and direct feedback to teachers based on analysis of practice and data
- Delivers training for school and GCS professional development meetings
- Works with school principal and deans to create, develop and implement academic goals
- Attend Spring Training Sessions (March, April, May)
- Co-Present during New Teacher Seminar & GCS Educator’s Conference
- Attends monthly Coaching Meeting
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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